Kia Forte
The Forte has quite the lineup: the four-door sedan, the hatchback (Forte5) and the sporty coupe (Koup). The Forte’s three available engines include the basic 147-horespower, 2.0L four cylinder (available only in the sedan), another 2.0L mill with 164 horsepower (available in all three versions) and a turbocharged, 1.6L four that develops 201 horsepower (uplevel versions of the Forte5 and Forte Koup).
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 73% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
What's new in 2018
N/A
Pros
- Good equipment for the price
- Muscular turbo engine
- Choice of body types
- Rather versatile (Forte5)
Cons
- Base engine not up to snuff
- Resale value still too low
- Could be more refined
- Steering doesn't offer much feedback